News – Page 255
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Features and analysisA smart way of marketing
Social media marketing is a vital business tool, but many retailers still struggle to win over shoppers online. Here we highlight top web tricks.
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NewsGrocery gains momentum as warm weather helps sales
The warm weather this summer has been critical to the momentum in the retail sector during the last 12 weeks, according to Nielsen data released today (August 21).
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NewsWelsh retailer revamps store with £50,000 refit
Welsh retailer Gareth Jones has revamped his 1,000 sq ft convenience store in Gilfach, Bargoed, by joining the Best-one fascia and investing £50,000 in a full refit of the site.
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NewsLib Dems call for changes to business rates system
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable MP has called for reform to the business rates system in the UK, a move welcomed by The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Features and analysisA 'nanny state' c-store
As new figures reveal record highs in childhood obesity and the government questions whether to roll out more red tape around unhealthy products, retailers are questioning whether they are doing enough to promote healthy eating to children.
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NewsMan charged with murder following c-store stabbing
Police in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, have charged a man following a murder investigation into a fatal stabbing at a Premier convenience store last week.
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NewsTwo men found guilty of armed robbery at Ramsgate c-store
Two men have been found guilty of carrying out an armed robbery at a Ramsgate convenience store, which resulted in the owner of the store being shot and injured.
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NewsRamesh Shingadia relaunches his West Sussex c-store
High-profile convenience retailer Ramesh Shingadia has reopened his Londis store in Southwater, West Sussex, under the Budgens fascia.
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NewsMembers show support for Landmark and Today's merger
Key wholesale members have thrown their support behind the proposed merger of Landmark Wholesale and Today’s Group.
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NewsCostcutter celebrates success of ‘Golden Balls’ campaign
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) is celebrating the success of its ‘Golden Balls’ World Cup competition.
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NewsCentral England Co-op trials 'extra time' checkouts
Central England Co-operative is trialing a new relaxed checkout lane at a food store in Derbyshire, to help support vulnerable customers.
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NewsMurder investigation launched after c-store stabbing
Police in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in a Premier convenience store this morning.
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NewsConsultation on new personal licence fee closes
Scottish retailers have had the opportunity to respond to a Scottish government consultation on the introduction of a new fee for the renewal of personal licence applications.
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NewsManchester retailer wins £10,000 in Camelot prize draw
Waquar Akhtar, of Choudhry Brothers convenience store in Greater Manchester, has been named as the first National Lottery retailer to win £10,000 through Camelot’s Site, Stock, Sell quarterly prize draw.
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NewsSouthern Co-op staff raise £50,000 for local causes
The Southern Co-operative has raised £50,000 for charities across the south of England after its staff took part in the society’s annual Charity Awareness Week.
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NewsSainsbury's offers checkout-free shopping in London Local
Sainsbury’s has launched ‘scan and go’ technology in its busy convenience store in Clapham North, London.
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NewsCalls for caps on food to go portion sizes in Scotland
Portion sizes offered by food to go stores and outlets in Scotland are too large and must be capped, a new study by the government-funded research and advisory body Obesity Action Scotland claims.
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NewsLandmark and Today's fascias to continue after merger
Landmark Wholesale and Today’s Group have sought to reassure independent retailers about the future of their facias in the wake of the independent wholesale groups’ planned merger.
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NewsSpar launches nationwide ‘Sparbecue’ campaign
Spar UK has launched a new campaign to promote its range of own-label products this summer, inviting shoppers to host their own barbecue parties.
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NewsBestway completes purchase of Blakemore depot in Walsall
Bestway Wholesale has formally completed the purchase of the former A.F Blakemore depot in Walsall.